DTC P200A Returns After VCMA Replacement and Reflash Procedure – 2011-2013 Kia Sorento

TT035   TECH TIP: DTC P200A returns after VCMA replacement and reflash procedure Symptom: Returning code P200A on a Sorento with a V6 and have already replaced the VCMA and the lower intake as well as performed the VCMA relearn procedure with the GDS. What should be checked next?   Repair: Test the vehicle battery with the GR8. … Read more

Passenger Seat not as Warm as the Driver’s Seat – 2011-2013 Kia Sorento

TT046   TECH TIP: Passenger seat not as warm as the driver’s seat Symptom: Some customers may complain that the passenger front seat heater does not get as warm as the driver’s seat.   Repair: There will be a difference in temperature between the RH and LH cushions. The same heaters are used in the cushions of both seats, … Read more

Customer Tips – 2013 Kia Sorento

PS229   SUBJECT: 2013 KIA SORENTO CUSTOMER TIPS   In an effort to better educate and familiarize customers about some of the features in their recently purchased 2013 Kia vehicle, Kia Motors America would like all dealership service personnel to be familiar with the model tips outlined here to help maximize owner satisfaction with certain features. … Read more

Rattle from the Right and/or Left Side of Dashboard – 2013 Kia Sorento

PS239   SUBJECT: RATTLE FROM THE RIGHT AND/OR LEFT SIDE OF DASHBOARD   Some customers may complain of a rattle type noise coming from the right and/or left side of the dash while driving at highway speeds. This concern may be caused by the fender trim rubbing against the fender liner. To resolve this concern, … Read more

Panoramic Sunroof Dust Seal Replacement – 2013 Kia Sorento

PS257   SUBJECT: PANORAMIC SUNROOF DUST SEAL REPLACEMENT   When diagnosing a panoramic sunroof assembly with torn dust seals, refer to the procedure below to replace ONLY the affected dust seals and NOT the panoramic sunroof assembly.   Part No. Description QTY KG310-1301 Seal (RH), Sunroof Dust 1 KG310-1601 Seal (LH), Sunroof Dust 1   … Read more